In preparation for substantial
acquisitions, including Network Solutions, Verisign
selected Quovera for rapid integration of systems,
processes, locations and to consolidate multiple lines
of business.

Business
objectives:

Quickly integrate business processes

Improve enterprise information
visibility

Develop a standardized definition
of "customer" and "product"

Automate and integrate HR

Explosive growth and expansion
had distorted Verisign's "customer master,"
and impaired their ability to "define" a
standard product. Seeking standardization, Verisign
needed the capacity to globally assess both customers
and products sold, as well as, improve inventory visibility.
They chose a Quovera initiative that quickly deployed
q. Products for integrated financials, order management,
distribution and Human Resources.

The Software Industry is undergoing a significant
transformation. Web Services have radically changed enterprise
architecture. Competitive Design and Development is now regularly
performed offshore. Cost effective delivery is often through
an ASP. Threats of piracy, management of digital rights, and
licensing reforms adds a new layer of concern regarding content.
And finally, how revenue is recognized has raised some serious
accounting flags.

The breadth and depth of change within
the software and services industry requires constant vigilance.
To be successful, you must be focusing your enterprise on
its ability to:

Provide project-based service delivery
and control

Attribute time and expenses against
internal and external (customer facing) projects

Integrate resource scheduling

Accurately invoice and recognize appropriate
revenue under the new rules for goods, software, installation,
and warranties

Accounting for deferred revenue

Manage billings based on various methods
such as advance, milestone, fixed fee, percent complete,
T&M